Man Sentenced For Robbery Try

June 29, 1989

HAMPTON — Robert L. Redding, 23, of the 100 block of Rip Rap Road, was sentenced in Circuit Court on Tuesday to seven years in prison for trying to rob a gas station March 31.

Redding was convicted of attempted robbery and using a gun in a crime. Police said Redding purchased soft drinks at Sav-A-Ton, 1255 N. King St., about 2:15 a.m., then drew a handgun on the clerk, who tripped an alarm.

Redding ran from the store empty-handed, but the clerk recognized him as a former classmate and gave police his name.